I'm the News Director at WIBX and have worked in radio in Utica since 1982 when I got my start at WRUN. I graduated from Herkimer County Community College with a degree in Radio-TV Broadcasting and I'm currently a member of the HCCC Radio-TV Advisory Committee. I love music, collecting sports memorabilia, golfing, biking and yes I'll admit it, professional wrestling. I am also an avid sports fan as well rooting for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Houston Astros, and Colgate University. A favorite charitable cause is The Rescue Mission of Utica, where I volunteer every Thanksgiving, and participating in the Sitrin STARS Program. In addition to my daily newscasts, you can catch me co-hostng the CNY Travel Show every Sunday morning.
Jim Rondenelli
Call For Virus Volunteers Yields Army Of Health Care Workers
An army of health care workers has heeded New York’s call for help reinforcing hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo, Social Distancing Could Be Slowing Hospitalization Rates
Governor Andrew Cuomo says evidence suggests a density control plan put in place in New York state to stop the spread of coronavirus may be working.
New York Coronavrius Cases Top 20,000
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York has increased to 20,875.
Price Chopper Looking To Hire 2,000 Employees
Price Chopper is looking to hire more than 2,000 new part-time or temporary part-time employees to better serve customers during the coronavirus outbreak.
NYSUT Calls For Waiver Of Grades 3 To 8 Math And English Exams
New York State United Teachers are calling on U.S Secretary of Education Betsy Devos waive state mandated Math and English exams for children in grades 3 to 8.
Syracuse University Switching To Online Course Delivery
Syracuse University will be suspending residential academic programs and transitioning to online course delivery due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Cuomo Announces $40 Million In Funding To Deal With Coronavirus
Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing $40 million in emergency funding to deal with the Coronavirus.
NYS Fair Lowering Ticket Prices For 2020
The New York State Fair is lowering ticket prices for the 2020 Fair.
NY To Sue Over Its Ouster From Trusted Travelers Programs
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his state will file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plan to block New Yorkers from enrolling in “trusted traveler” programs.
Brindisi Continues Fight Against Spectrum Cable
Congressman Anthony Brindisi has released a public letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to Spectrum and a debt collection company.